Support from the Republic of Korea for Improving Training Facilities at the Niyagama National Vocational Training Institute under the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA)

Based on the strong collaboration between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the project for modernizing training facilities at the Niyagama National Vocational Training Institute reached a key milestone. The handover ceremony for the project and the provision of modern technical training equipment took place at Niyagama under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Vocational Education, Nalin Hewage, and the Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Lee Min-Yeon.

During the event, HRD Korea (Human Resources Development Korea) provided state-of-the-art technical training equipment for courses such as automotive mechanics, welding, and electrical engineering. Additionally, course-related book sets were handed over to enhance training facilities and curricula.

This initiative makes a significant contribution to developing the country’s technical and vocational education and training system and serves as a strong foundation for sustainable economic development.

The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including the Chairman of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, Additional Secretary (Vocational Training) of the Ministry of Education Samanthi Senanayake, Additional Secretary (Administration) Samanthi Mihidukula, Additional Secretary (Skills Sector Development) Himali Atawuda, Director General of the Vocational Training Authority Major General (Retired) Priyantha Weerasinghe, representatives from the Korean government, and officials from the Ministry of Education and the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka.